A vote by state lawmakers to override the recent veto of a bill that would allow school districts to decide how many fans to allow in the stands has come up short. In a special session Wedne... Read more
New COVID Alert App Now Available
The state is promoting a new mobile app to help in the fight against the coronavirus. State Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine says that the app will help notify people if they’ve come into... Read more
Pennsylvania Republican Senator Pat Toomey says he will consider the nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the weeks before the fall election. Toomey was the latest... Read more
State Updates Long Term Care Facility Policies
The state is revising some policies when it comes to long term care facilities. The new COVID-19 guidance covers new testing policies, and when to ease restrictions. The new guidelines look... Read more
There were 17 new cases of COVID-19 reported for Butler County Tuesday. It comes with 107 negative tests, giving today’s report a 13.7 percent positivity rate. But the spike in cases continu... Read more
Secrecy Envelope And Following Directions; Election Director Clarifies How To Vote By Mail
The fall ballot is now certified, and mail-in ballots are being sent out. But, county officials want to make sure voters know how to vote by mail in this upcoming election. Aaron Sheasley is... Read more
The Butler Area School Board has decided to give Superintendent Dr. Brian White a new contract. White was hired by the district three years ago with a five year contract but once the window... Read more
PennDOT Lines Up Construction Projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is continuing a couple road projects around the Butler County area this week. The first project involves the closure of the exit ramps to Jeffer... Read more
The Butler Township Commissioners have approved a change to the zoning of some local properties. Following a public hearing on a zoning change from residential to commercial for several prop... Read more
Students in the Seneca Valley School District will soon be returning to in-person classes for five days a week. The school board decided to make the decision last night to move away from the... Read more